{
  "id": 360228,
  "title": "Shafie calls for stricter action against fake social media posts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/shafie-calls-for-stricter-action-against-fake-social-media-posts",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T08:37:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2026/08/1507574/shafie-calls-stricter-action-against-fake-social-media-posts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Parti Warisan has urged for more stringent enforcement of laws concerning social media content following the dissemination of unverified and false information related to the party. The party's president, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal, disclosed that several deceptive posts had recently appeared online, such as claims that the party had abandoned the unity government after the Negri Sembilan and Johor state elections. Additionally, a fake letter was circulated, asserting that Shafie had requested the Sabah Immigration Department director to release an undocumented migrant from custody. Shafie dismissed these allegations as ridiculous, stating that he is a former deputy Defence Minister and is familiar with the legal process. He explained that he had ordered the party's secretary-general to file a police report, and the party is currently waiting for a report from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission before taking further action against those responsible. Shafie expressed his hope that the matter would be resolved quickly, addressing reporters at a press conference at Warisan's headquarters in Kota Kinabalu. Furthermore, he mentioned that other bogus social media posts involving Warisan assemblymen had also circulated, including fabricated wedding invitations and obituaries. Lastly, Shafie announced that the party would convene its annual general meeting on October 31 in Sandakan.",
  "summary": "KOTA KINABALU: Parti Warisan has called for stricter enforcement of laws governing social media content following the circulation of unverified and false information involving the party.",
  "key_points": [
    "Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal urges stricter enforcement of laws against fake social media posts.",
    "Allegations include abandonment of unity government and release of undocumented migrant.",
    "Party to convene annual general meeting on October 31 in Sandakan."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}